GS Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
11.49%
Last Quarter
$17.55
Past Year
$51.30
Growth Past 5yrs
15.71%
Next Quarter
$15.81
Estimate Next Year
$47.37
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$1,050.00
6.26% Upside
Mean Price Target
$847.53
-14.23% Downside
Lowest Price Target
$592.00
-40.09% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On May 11, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
GS Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, GS (NYSE: GS) reported an actual EPS of $17.55 for the quarter ending on Apr 13, 2026, compared to an estimated $16.47, resulting in a 6.56% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jan 15, 2026), GS recorded an actual EPS of $14.01 with a 19.74% surprise. See GS's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
GS has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Apr 13, 2026 showing a 6.56% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jan 15, 2026 recorded a 19.74% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 17.55 | 16.47 | +6.56% |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 14.01 | 11.7 | +19.74% |
| Oct 14, 2025 | 12.25 | 11.03 | +11.06% |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 10.91 | 9.65 | +13.06% |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 14.12 | 12.32 | +14.61% |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 11.95 | 8.03 | +48.82% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GS stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given GS stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 32 analysts have given their ratings
to GS out of which
9 analysts have given strong buy call,
2 analysts have given buy call,
20 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
1 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$847.53 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly -14.23% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for GS highest price target?
Analysts suggest GS's stock price would rise to a high of $1,050.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for GS over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the GS stock price could move to $592.00.
What is the average target price for GS?
GS stock has an average analyst estimate of $847.53.
At its current price, how far is GS from its average target price?
GS shares are currently trading -14.23% below this price target.
What were GS’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $17.55 versus consensus estimates of $16.47, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $14.12.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
GS's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $15.81 and $47.37 for the whole year.
What has GS's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 11.49% EPS growth for GS in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 15.71% in the past five years.